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Can subclinical trace element deficiencies cause animals to be more susceptible to various endotoxins?

April 26, 2017animals cause deficiencies element endotoxins subclinical susceptible trace various

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Can subclinical trace element deficiencies cause animals to be more susceptible to various endotoxins?

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A. It is difficult to find any studies with farm animals. However, recent Ohio State research showed that rats which were copper deficient had antioxidant enzymes with lower activities, resulting in weakened resistance against endotoxin-induced injury.